A lot of late model vans have fuel tanks mounted where you want to put
yours. How about a wrecking yard? As much as I hate to admit it, I think a
D*dg* Maxi-van (3/4 ton or bigger) might be the best option. Good/bad news
is that the tanks are a plastic material. They don't rust, but they also
can't be altered (unless you use a heat gun and a large bucket of luck.)
The fuel pump might do OK as they tend to have excess pumping capacity. If
not, put an electric inline, back near the fuel tank.
James P. Hargreaves
925.246.2657, DSN 350-2657
"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you
nothing. It was here first."
> --Mark Twain
-----Original Message-----
From: NTemple46@aol.com [mailto:NTemple46@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 5:56 PM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] Moving a gas tank/Fuel Pump
I would like to move the gas tank out from under my seat in my 46 2-ton.
The only place to put it is between the rails at the back of the frame over
the rear end since I have a two speed brownie and PTO box right behind the
cab. Two questions. Do I need to get a stronger fuel pump to help get the
gas up to the engine? It is probably about 12-14' from where the tank will
sit to the current fuel pump location. (I will be installing a rebuilt 235
this winter).
Also, what should I do for a new gas tank on a very tight budget? The shape
might require a custom fabrication due to clearances for the dump
mechanisms,
fill neck, etc. Any recommendations on places to get estimates, or should I
have a local metal fabricator weld one up. Thanks in advance.
Neil Temple
46- 2-ton dump
Arroyo Grande, CA
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